Troops of Operation MESA under the 3 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have rescued seven kidnapped victims during a late-night operation in Tsanyawa Local Government Area of Kano State.
The operation began after a distress call was received around 11:00 p.m. on Friday from residents of Yankamaye Cikin Gari, who reported that bandits had invaded their community.
In a statement released on Sunday, the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Captain Babatunde Zubairu, said the troops quickly mobilised to the area in collaboration with personnel of the Nigerian Air Force and the Police. They engaged the attackers and successfully freed the victims.
Before the troops arrived, the bandits had already killed a 60-year-old woman.
Zubairu explained that the soldiers chased the armed men along their withdrawal route toward Rimaye and opened what he described as a “high volume of fire,” forcing the criminals to abandon the captives.
However, four other abducted victims are still missing.
According to the statement, “The fleeing bandits escaped toward Kankia Local Government Area of Katsina State, while security forces continue efforts to track their movement.”
The Commander of the 3 Brigade commended the troops for their courage and rapid response, urging residents to continue providing credible and timely information that will help security agencies eliminate banditry in border communities.
